Hongkongers brace for public hospital fee increases under service reform
Experts call for alternative medical services to be strengthened, as reform seeks to increase standard A&E fee to HK$400, among other areas.
Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 12 (Week 12))
Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 12 (Week 12))
49th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open March 24 to 27
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Hong Kong authorities step in as complaints over Coldplay ticketing errors mount
Xiaohongshu account of tourism minister hit with complaints from angry mainland Chinese music fans after Cityline says some tickets will need to be exchanged.
HK singer Eason Chan spotted driving, fans amused by close window encounter
25th March 2025 – (Hong Kong) In recent years, Eason Chan has been preoccupied with his “FEAR and DREAMS” world tour, creating a surge in demand for tickets that has made them highly sought after. However, a fortunate fan had a chance encounter with the music icon in Hong Kong recently, resulting in a memorable […]
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Six Mainland women arrested in Wan Chai during anti-vice operation
25th March 2025 – (Hong Kong) In a coordinated operation led by police officers from the Wan Chai district and the Immigration Department’s special unit, a raid was carried out this afternoon (25th March) under the operation. Following intelligence reports and thorough investigations, authorities conducted surprise searches in several upper-floor units along Lockhart Road, Wan […]
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More galleries from Middle East taking part in Hong Kong’s Art Central
The 10th edition of the art fair will include two galleries from the United Arab Emirates and one from Israel among 108 from across the world.
Collision involving Ferrari and private car leads to road closure in Kowloon Bay
25th March 2025 – (Hong Kong) A traffic accident occurred in Kowloon Bay at around 10pm today, involving a Ferrari sports car and a private vehicle. The incident took place on the Kwun Tong Bypass while the two cars were travelling towards Kwun Tong, near Richland Gardens. The private car overturned onto its side, while […]
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Warning over data center glut spooks stocks
Staff reporter and Bloomberg
Hong Kong stocks dropped to a nearly three-week low and tech shares tumbled amid Alibaba (9988) chief’s warning of a data center glut and the lack of earnings surprises.
The benchmark Hang Seng Index closed at 23,344 points, down 561 points or 2.35 percent.
The main…
Tariff Man puts autos on hit list
Agencies
US President Donald Trump said automobile tariffs are coming soon even as he indicated that not all of his threatened levies would be imposed on April 2 and some countries may get breaks.
At the same time, Trump opened another front in a global trade war by slapping 25 percent secondary…
Pork giant buoyed by higher prices
Staff reporter
WH Group’s (0288) net profit surged 156 percent year-on-year to US$1.6 billion (HK$12.48 billion) last year, as higher selling prices helped offset the impact of lower sales.
Net income before biological fair value adjustments also soared 142.7 percent to HK$1.47 billion for the year…
Consumption drive warms hotpot
Staff reporter
Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao International (6862) saw its net profit increase 4.6 percent from a year earlier to 4.7 billion yuan (HK$5.04 billion), driven by a series of policies rolled out by the Chinese government to stimulate food and beverage consumption.
The board proposed a…
Controversy, competition hit Nongfu
Staff reporter
Chinese bottled water giant Nongfu Spring (9633) reported a net profit of 12 billion yuan (HK$12.85 billion) for last year, only 0.4 percent more than a year ago, as its sales were hurt by controversy around the brand and keen competition.
Total revenue rose just 0.5 percent to 42.9…
Merck forks out US$2b for Chinese heart drug
Merck will pay as much as US$2 billion (HK$15.6 billion) for the rights to Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals’s experimental heart drug, the US drugmaker’s second recent foray into China for a novel medicine.
Under the agreement, Merck will pay US$200 million up front to develop and commercialize…
U.S. announces sea ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine for safe navigation in Black Sea
26th March 2025 – (Washington) The White House has announced an agreement reached during talks with Russia and Ukraine for a ceasefire at sea. This pact aims to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the military utilisation of commercial vessels in the Black Sea. Both nations have also committed to developing […]
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23-year-old Chinese woman collapses on escalator at Langham Place in Mong Kok
26th March 2025 – (Hong Kong) At 11.15am, a concerning incident occurred at the Langham Place in Mong Kok when a 23-year-old woman from Mainland China, collapsed while descending an escalator. She sustained minor facial injuries and bruises on her hands and feet. Fortunately, paramedics arrived promptly and the woman regained consciousness before being transported […]
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China falls to Australia 2-0 in critical World Cup qualifier
26th March 2025 – (Beijing) China faced a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Australia in a FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, severely undermining their chances of qualifying for the 2026 tournament with only two matches left to play. The Socceroos took an early advantage in the 16th minute when Jackson Irvine capitalised on a defensive […]
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Hong Kong to press on with premium food branding push, set up certification system
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department wants to ‘provide residents with confidence [in local food]’, according to director Mickey Lai.
